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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.84, 168.90 and 82.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.84, 168.90 and 82.32 is: 123.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.84 : 168.90 = 82.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.84/168.90 = 82.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.84x = 168.90 × 82.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.84x = 13,903.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,903.85/112.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.22

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